Recent content by pilgrimx

Purchased a set of TAD el34-B tubes recently... I believe they are the crown jewels that this king (amp) needed. Yes, indeed. 8) I'd heard that Ch.1 would take a hit, but I think its an improvement. I use tweed mode, and it just enhances the touch dynamics and growl, taking away any...

Question 1 answer: Yes, of course. You have too many choices in cabinet selections for there not to be a difference. If you have a v30 in a closed back combo, and a v30 in a closed back external cab ,you will still get some tonal variation, though it would be subtle. Question 2 answer: No...

Hmmm... I used a set once. They sounded okay, as I recall, but the reason I never went back was the feel. I remember them tearing up my fingers up. Am I crazy, or are they hell of your fingers? I've been using the new GHS Pure Nickel's, and really like them. Maybe I'll give the Rotos'...

I replaced a blown C90 with a V30 in my LSC combo. I feel like it tightened up the bottom-end, which was too loose with 2 C90's, and allowed me to lay on a little more gain without entering Flub City. (Honestly, I liked the sound of the one C90 better than the other 2 variations.) If you're...

I had a similar occurrence with my LSC--never had any problems with the V, knock on wood--and it was a power tube. Fuse blew, fuse blew, fuse blew, changed tubes, problem solved. If you have a set laying around that you know work, and I'll bet you do, I'd drop them in and see. The rectifier...

Picked up a Groove Tube 12ax7-R (which I read was basically the Tung-Sol 12ax7?) today to have as a backup. Anyway, my question is, should I use one of the stock Mesa tubes as a backup instead? And if so, where? I'm thinking V1, maybe give me a bit more headroom, but please, tell me your...

Send me a message if you have a cream bronco 1x12 cab with a tan grille you'd like to sell. Thanks.

High-fives all around! 8)

Not sure what you stated, but if you were one of the 10, count them TEN posts that had to do with disgust for this thread and its digression, then it was at least contextually ironic. I'm not sure why people go out of their way to be offended by progressive dialogue (sometimes referred to as an...

I'm sorry, but you obviously do not own a Mark V. If you did you'd know that everything you've said is not true. If you DO have the amp, please, just try putting the output at 12 and the solo at 9, then "engage" the solo button. The volume will increase to the lower yet still louder solo...

I searched but could not find. Was it posted?

For me, every bit of research I can get pre-purchase is good, and there are no good comparison vids/clips yet on this subject. You're right, a video will not emulate a guitar in your hands, but it can tell you if something goes against your grain or not. If I see the video and I'm not...

"I see your Schwartz is as big as mine."

Its either one manly trip or two womanly trips. The weight is the same. Of course, the 4x12 has never been the answer to that question, and if you get the head and 1x12 cab another 1x12 will not be far away. They're like babies.

I agree, at least a five part series, right? I look forward to it.